Indirect Procurement Manager – FMCG

Indirect Procurement Manager
Location: West Sussex (On-site)
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per year + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday

The Opportunity
Are you a commercially driven procurement professional ready to make your mark with an industry leader?

Our client is a highly established, market-leading Fresh Produce importer and grower, renowned for their unwavering commitment to quality and long-standing global partnerships. As the Indirect Procurement Manager, you will take full ownership of the indirect spend function—driving cost-efficient purchasing strategies, leading compliance, and managing key supplier relationships essential to the business’s scaling operations.

Key Benefits & Perks
● Competitive Salary: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
● Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance & Life Insurance
● Culture: Company events and a vibrant team environment
● Convenience: On-site parking and an excellent subsidized on-site canteen
● Security: Robust company pension scheme

The Role (Key Responsibilities)
In this pivotal role, you will align procurement strategies with broader business goals, managing everything from high-spend categories to essential compliance frameworks.
● Indirect Procurement Management: Lead the end-to-end procurement process for critical indirect spend categories (including Energy, Facilities, IT, Packaging, Transport, and Capex) to ensure maximum value and supplier performance.
● Category Spend Analysis: Interrogate spend data and supplier markets to identify high-impact cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
● Supplier & Contract Management: Build and nurture robust relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and robust SLAs.
● Land & Estate Management: Take ownership of land management tasks, collaborating closely with Planning and Estate advisors to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
● Environmental Compliance (ESOS): Partner with third-party consultants to manage and maintain the company’s compliance under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).

Who You Are (Requirements)
To thrive in this fast-paced, seasonal environment, you will bring a blend of commercial acumen, analytical rigor, and strong stakeholder management.
● Industry Experience: Proven experience in an Indirect Procurement role, ideally within FMCG, Agriculture, Food Production, or Manufacturing.
● FMCG Fluent: A strong understanding of the pace, seasonality, and nuances of a fast-moving supply chain business.
● Commercial & Negotiation Expertise: A proven track record of driving cost-saving initiatives and securing excellent terms with suppliers.
● Compliance & Project Mindset: Experience managing compliance frameworks (like ESOS) and driving process improvements across multiple departments.
● Qualifications: MCIPS/CIPS qualification is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role where your decisions directly influence the company’s bottom line. You will be joining a supportive, growing business that genuinely values its people and invests in their long-term success.
Apply today to be considered for this career-defining role!